Russell Gilbert

Russell Gilbert
Russell Gilbert at Sexpo Sydney in March 2013
Born (1959-10-17) 17 October 1959
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Notable workThe Comedy Company
Hey Hey It's Saturday
The Russell Gilbert Show
PartnerRochelle Nolan (1996–2015)
Comedy career
Years active1986–2015
MediumComedian, television and radio presenter, actor
GenreComedy

Russell Gilbert (born 17 October 1959) is an Australian comedian from Footscray, Victoria, best known for his television appearances on programs such as The Comedy Company, Hey Hey It's Saturday and The Russell Gilbert Show; he was also a radio presenter and a live stage and film actor.

In 2015, Gilbert suffered a stroke during surgery to treat a brain aneurysm. Since then he has mostly receded from public life.

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